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March 8, 2026

‘How is he going to have the time?’ NIH staff voice concern as Bhattacharya takes on CDC role

Scientists fear NIH director will be even more absent and leave key issues unresolved as he takes interim CDC lead

‘How is he going to have the time?’ NIH staff voice concern as Bhattacharya takes on CDC role

TL;DR

  • NIH employees fear director Jay Bhattacharya's attention will be further divided as he takes on an interim role at the CDC.
  • Critical issues at NIH, such as reduced funding for researchers and increased health insurance costs for early-career scientists, are reportedly unaddressed.
  • The success rate for early-career scientists applying for R01 grants has dropped significantly.
  • Over half of NIH's 27 institutes and centers are led by acting directors.
  • Employees question how Bhattacharya can manage two full-time roles effectively, citing his current busyness and frequent speaking engagements.

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